There weren't that many members in the Calligraphy and Painting Association—just a handful over twenty.

Hence, at Mr. Bay's request, everyone showed up at the conference at 1 pm.

He chose the afternoon as there were a handful who were away on outreach, including Walker, who was subbing for Jacob's lectures.

Once the entire Calligraphy and Painting Association save for Jacob was informed of the mandatory meeting, every member was there on the hour, seated primly and in attention in the huge co